It was with great honor that the Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic and Commander Strike fighter Squadron One Zero Six present this token of appreciation to the men and women of the Virginia Beach Fire Department who stood alongside the Navy in the protection of the nation and the City of Virginia Beach. The efforts in the response to the crash and the department’s devotion to duty ensured there were no fatalities or serious injuries as a result of the catastrophic incident.”

The build was fairly simple, the biggest concern was the weight of the tail hook. Made all of oak and the cap for each stantion is removable to seat the tailhook. These projects mean the most to me knowing they are represent a great cause. I am so grateful of all our first responders, thank you for what you do to keep us all safe. Of significant note, God was watching over us that day no doubt as not a single life was lost as this aircraft crashed into an appartment completex….ironically is was Good Friday…wow does he work miracles!!!

Well done, my sister and brother in law have just returned home to the UK after a 3 year posting to Virginia Beach. He is a Squadron Leader in the RAF. Both thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the states. They lived on Eastwind Road. Shame I never took them up on their invitation to visit.